You are called for a patient who has received an electrical shock. When you arrive, you find that the patient has struck a power pole with a motorcycle and has a power line lying across him. Which of the following components of the scene size-up is particularly relevant at this point?
A) Number of patients
B) Mechanism of injury
C) Additional resources
D) General impression
Answer: C
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